Every year the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) helps teens across the country select and vote on their favorite books for the year. The nominations are pared down to a list of about 25 titles, and then from August…
Helping your child find books that are appropriate for their reading level can be difficult, but it can be made even more so when a teacher requests that the books be at a particular level, letter or lexile. We're here…
Lake Agassiz Regional Library offers a broad range of resources for those pursuing alternative schooling paths for their children. Homeschoolers, unschoolers and more can check out up to 100 books per card, which is useful for families seeking educational materials…
Reading with small children can be challenge, but it is well worth the the time and effort. Below are a few tips to help as you read. A Few Minutes at a Time is OK. And don’t worry if you…
Fans of true crime podcasts and mysteries prepare to be sucked into Sadie's world. Sadie's sister is murdered and Sadie is positive she knows who's responsible. Sadie's story is told first person as she narrates her hunt for her sister's…
Spanish language and other non-English language materials for the whole family Did you know that Lake Agassiz Regional Library offers hundreds of Spanish language titles in its collection? We also have a few materials in other languages as well. To…
Is letting my child read graphic novels the same as letting him read regular books? The answer is both yes and no. Yes, your child will be reading text in both types of books. Graphic novels are much the same…
"This book is a great guide for what to read with your kids or recommend to them next. It breaks the titles down into different genre and gives the age ranges the book would be a best fit for. It…
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to regular Storytimes at a location near you. Each week, we explore different themes with stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, special guests and more! Storytime typically lasts for 45 minutes…
This spring, musicians Siama and Dallas will visit libraries across the region to perform interactive music and storytelling for young children and their families, featuring Congolese guitar music. This event is held in celebration of the children who have read…